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Nurse clinician salary
Average nurse clinician salary
$65,159
Average Nurse Clinician Salary
The average salary for a Nurse Clinician is approximately $65,159 per year or about $31 per hour. This figure is influenced by various factors including geographical location, years of experience, and specific healthcare settings.
Nurse Clinician Salaries by Experience Level
Entry-level Nurse Clinicians typically earn less, while those with several years of experience can command higher salaries. For instance, a Nurse Clinician with 5-10 years may see salaries rise significantly, reflecting their advanced skills and contributions to patient care.
Where Can a Nurse Clinician Earn More?
Geographical location plays a crucial role in salary differences. States such as California and New York often offer higher wages for Nurse Clinicians due to the cost of living and demand for skilled healthcare professionals. Exploring local job markets can reveal lucrative opportunities tailored to your expertise.
Highest Paying Nurse Clinician Jobs
- Clinical Nurse Specialist
- Pediatric Nurse Clinician
- Psychiatric Nurse Clinician
Understanding these factors can help guide your career decisions, ensuring you select roles that align with your professional goals.
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Where can a Nurse Clinician earn more?
Nurse clinician salaries by experience level
| Experience level | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|
| Entry-level nurse clinician | $51,700 | $24.84 |
| Mid-level nurse clinician | $65,000 | $31.24 |
| Senior-level nurse clinician | $89,100 | $42.85 |
Nurse clinician salary estimates from across the web
Average nurse clinician salary by state
The highest-paying states for nurse clinicians are New York, California, and Nevada. The lowest average nurse clinician salary states are North Carolina, Missouri, and Florida.
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Highest paying states for nurse clinicians
| Rank | State | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York | $96,284 | $46.29 |
| 2 | Delaware | $77,848 | $37.43 |
| 3 | Michigan | $78,263 | $37.63 |
| 4 | Nevada | $84,458 | $40.60 |
| 5 | West Virginia | $69,807 | $33.56 |
| 6 | Alaska | $78,375 | $37.68 |
| 7 | Oregon | $82,045 | $39.44 |
| 8 | Washington | $72,317 | $34.77 |
| 9 | California | $87,253 | $41.95 |
| 10 | Wyoming | $68,176 | $32.78 |
| 11 | District of Columbia | $91,129 | $43.81 |
| 12 | Pennsylvania | $68,260 | $32.82 |
| 13 | Kentucky | $68,233 | $32.80 |
| 14 | Texas | $68,414 | $32.89 |
| 15 | Wisconsin | $74,102 | $35.63 |
| 16 | Massachusetts | $71,445 | $34.35 |
| 17 | Georgia | $70,158 | $33.73 |
| 18 | Oklahoma | $67,664 | $32.53 |
| 19 | Vermont | $67,800 | $32.60 |
| 20 | Ohio | $64,995 | $31.25 |
| 21 | Arizona | $67,033 | $32.23 |
| 22 | Minnesota | $70,450 | $33.87 |
| 23 | New Mexico | $64,255 | $30.89 |
| 24 | New Jersey | $73,657 | $35.41 |
| 25 | Montana | $61,599 | $29.61 |
| 26 | North Dakota | $59,822 | $28.76 |
| 27 | Idaho | $66,423 | $31.93 |
| 28 | Arkansas | $61,528 | $29.58 |
| 29 | Connecticut | $67,616 | $32.51 |
| 30 | Maryland | $71,168 | $34.22 |
| 31 | Rhode Island | $69,252 | $33.29 |
| 32 | Louisiana | $60,117 | $28.90 |
| 33 | Hawaii | $76,651 | $36.85 |
| 34 | Tennessee | $61,315 | $29.48 |
| 35 | Maine | $56,781 | $27.30 |
| 36 | New Hampshire | $57,390 | $27.59 |
| 37 | Alabama | $62,172 | $29.89 |
| 38 | Utah | $64,235 | $30.88 |
| 39 | Mississippi | $60,018 | $28.85 |
| 40 | Virginia | $63,887 | $30.71 |
| 41 | Illinois | $62,946 | $30.26 |
| 42 | South Dakota | $54,262 | $26.09 |
| 43 | Iowa | $57,987 | $27.88 |
| 44 | Florida | $54,469 | $26.19 |
| 45 | Kansas | $57,684 | $27.73 |
| 46 | North Carolina | $56,325 | $27.08 |
| 47 | Indiana | $53,066 | $25.51 |
| 48 | Colorado | $59,041 | $28.39 |
| 49 | Nebraska | $56,929 | $27.37 |
| 50 | Missouri | $55,248 | $26.56 |
| 51 | South Carolina | $52,804 | $25.39 |
Highest paying cities for nurse clinicians
The highest-paying cities for nurse clinicians are New York, NY, Oakland, CA, and Neptune, NJ.
| Rank | City | Avg. salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | New York, NY | $96,657 | $46.47 |
| 2 | Oakland, CA | $91,202 | $43.85 |
| 3 | Neptune, NJ | $73,978 | $35.57 |
| 4 | Richland, WA | $71,727 | $34.48 |
| 5 | Maplewood, MN | $70,552 | $33.92 |
| 6 | Edinburg, TX | $70,145 | $33.72 |
| 7 | Lawrenceville, GA | $70,126 | $33.71 |
| 8 | Columbus, OH | $65,190 | $31.34 |
| 9 | Charlottesville, VA | $63,713 | $30.63 |
| 10 | Chicago, IL | $63,048 | $30.31 |
| 11 | Birmingham, AL | $62,082 | $29.85 |
| 12 | Chattanooga, TN | $61,597 | $29.61 |
| 13 | Iowa City, IA | $58,161 | $27.96 |
| 14 | Kansas City, MO | $54,980 | $26.43 |
Nurse clinician salary details
A nurse clinician's salary ranges from $48,000 a year at the 10th percentile to $88,000 at the 90th percentile.
What is a nurse clinician's salary?
| Percentile | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 90th Percentile | $88,000 | $7,333 | $42 |
| 75th Percentile | $76,000 | $6,333 | $37 |
| Average | $65,159 | $5,430 | $31 |
| 25th Percentile | $55,000 | $4,583 | $26 |
| 10th Percentile | $48,000 | $4,000 | $23 |
Highest paying nurse clinician jobs
The highest paying types of nurse clinicians are contractor-registered nurse, registered nurse med/surg, and traveling nurse.
| Job title | Annual salary | Monthly salary | Hourly rate | Job openings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contractor-Registered Nurse | $128,474 | $10,706 | $61.77 | 648,022 |
| Oncology Registered Nurse | $74,716 | $6,226 | $35.92 | 636,524 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | $52,912 | $4,409 | $25.44 | 614,369 |
| Critical Care Nurse | $76,788 | $6,399 | $36.92 | 594,859 |
| Registered Nurse Med/Surg | $84,812 | $7,068 | $40.78 | 515,200 |
| Psychiatric Nurse | $64,922 | $5,410 | $31.21 | 608,055 |
How would you rate the starting salaries for nurse clinicians, as well as the prospects for salary advancement?
Sophia Thomas
President, American Association of Nurse Practitioners
-Starting salaries for NPs are exceptional, and usually hover between $80,000-100,000, but that can vary significantly based on geographic location, work setting, and certification/specialty. Some salaries are higher.
-The bureau of labor statistics (BLS) offers an excellent breakdown of salaries by region and state as well: link
-(Note: some stats on the BLS website are reflective of the Mean or Average salary and others represent the Median or midpoint. AANP data are all reported in Median)
-As NPs advance in their careers, there is a clear and positive relationship between number of years' experience and salary growth.
Top companies hiring nurse clinicians now:
Which companies pay nurse clinicians the most?
Nurse clinician salaries at Healthpoint and Baystate Health are the highest-paying according to our most recent salary estimates. In addition, the average nurse clinician salary at companies like Highmark and Northwell Health are highly competitive.
| Rank | Company | Average salary | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Healthpoint | $90,190 | $43.36 |
| 2 | Baystate Health | $84,686 | $40.71 |
| 3 | Highmark | $83,855 | $40.31 |
| 4 | Northwell Health | $82,140 | $39.49 |
| 5 | Harris Health System | $79,346 | $38.15 |
| 6 | Children's Hospital of Michigan | $79,056 | $38.01 |
| 7 | UofL Hospital | $78,931 | $37.95 |
| 8 | Community Healthcare Network | $78,205 | $37.60 |
| 9 | Park Nicollet Medical Center Inc | $77,496 | $37.26 |
| 10 | Medical Billing | $77,367 | $37.20 |
| 11 | Children's of Alabama | $74,678 | $35.90 |
| 12 | Integrated Resources | $74,191 | $35.67 |
| 13 | UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital | $73,807 | $35.48 |
| 14 | HCA Healthcare | $73,555 | $35.36 |
| 15 | University Health | $73,184 | $35.18 |
| 16 | Michigan State University | $72,965 | $35.08 |
| 17 | VIVA USA | $72,704 | $34.95 |
| 18 | Mount Sinai Health System | $71,224 | $34.24 |
| 19 | Duke University Health System | $70,876 | $34.08 |
| 20 | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia | $70,854 | $34.06 |
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Nurse clinician salary trends
The average nurse clinician salary has risen by $9,121 over the last ten years. In 2014, the average nurse clinician earned $56,038 annually, but today, they earn $65,159 a year. That works out to a 10% change in pay for nurse clinicians over the last decade.
Compare nurse clinician salaries for cities or states with the national average over time.
Average nurse clinician salary over time
Compare nurse clinician salaries for individual cities or states with the national average.
Nurse clinician salary by year
| Year | Avg. salary | Hourly rate | % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $65,200 | $31.33 | +2.7% |
| 2024 | $63,400 | $30.48 | +2.1% |
| 2023 | $62,000 | $29.83 | +2.4% |
| 2022 | $60,500 | $29.11 | +2.2% |
| 2021 | $59,200 | $28.47 | +1.4% |
Recently added nurse clinician salaries
| Company | Job | Location | Date added | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maimonides Medical Center | Nurse Clinician | New York, NY | 06/29/2025 | $134,388 |
| Carbon Health | Per Diem Clinician Np/Pa | Eastvale, CA | 06/26/2025 | $123,655 |
| Medstar Research Institute | (RN) Nurse Clinician I Internal Medicine | Boone, CO | 06/25/2025 | $73,003 |
| HH Medstar Health Inc. | (RN) Nurse Clinician I Internal Medicine | Boone, CO | 06/25/2025 | $73,003 |
| Medstar Research Institute | Nurse Clinician II (RN) Pediatric Neurology GPG | Washington, DC | 06/25/2025 | $73,003 |
| Cambia Health | Integrated Care Management Nurse or Clinician | Portland, OR | 06/22/2025 | $87,654 |
| Cambia Health | Integrated Care Management Nurse or Clinician | Boise, ID | 06/22/2025 | $87,654 |
| Cambia Health | Integrated Care Management Nurse or Clinician | Salt Lake City, UT | 06/22/2025 | $87,654 |
| Cambia Health | Integrated Care Management Nurse or Clinician | Spokane, WA | 06/22/2025 | $87,654 |
| Molina Healthcare | Care Review Clinician, Prior Authorization Nurse: California | Los Angeles, CA | 06/21/2025 | $52,384 |
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